Sports Law Links

Each week The Sports Esquires keep track of the sports law headlines so you don’t have to.  This week’s edition features the conclusion of the Sandusky scandal and NFL investigations.

NFL

• This week the league considers new rules, bylaws, and resolutions.
• The NFLPA is investigating whether the Jaguars violated the CBA over offseason player physicals.
• Here’s a look at the NFL’s new world of intense investigations.
• Is collusion really an issue in Colin Kaepernick’s case?

NCAA

• Jury finds former Penn State president Graham Spanier guilty of child endangerment for his handling of allegations in the Sandusky scandal.
• Former Alabama receiver files fraud lawsuit against Lane Kiffin over coaching position. Michael McCann’s analysis.

Best of the Rest

• The NHL is using the Olympics to pressure the NHLPA.
• Australia plans to ban in-play sports betting.
• Pepperdine will offer an LLM in entertainment, media, and sports.